2011 - 2012 Budget Development Process
On Thursday, March 10, 2011, the president of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced that because of the state’s budget crisis, the district planned to cut nearly $40 million from its 2011-12 budget. The cuts include the proposed closure of two schools, a three percent loss of compensation for all employees and the suspension of outdoor lab for sixth-graders. The list of proposed cuts was developed during a Summit Meeting. Participants included two representatives each from the Jefferson County Board of Education, the Jefferson County Education Association, the Classified School Employee Association, the Jefferson County Administrators Association and district leadership. The summit was facilitated by a federal mediator.
- Proposed Budget Reductions News Release
- Video - News Conference, March 20, 2011
- Video Presentation - Proposed Budget Reductions
A list of Frequently Asked Questions was developed from public feedback about the budget reductions. Read More.
The Jefferson County Board of Education is firmly committed to involving the public in the budget development process. The following forums were held to obtain public feedback about proposed budget cuts and the the 2011-12 budget.
Ralston Valley High School
Saturday, April 16
10-11:30 a.m.
Board member Dave Thomas
Alameda High School
Saturday, April 16
10-11:30 a.m.
Board member Jane Barnes
Columbine High School
Saturday, April 16
10-11:30 a.m.
Board member Paula Noonan
Arvada High School
Saturday, April 30
10-11:30 a.m.
Board member Robin Johnson
Evergreen Middle School
Saturday, April 30
10-11:30 a.m.
Board member Laura Boggs
Budget hearings were held on Tuesday, April 5 and Thursday, May 5. The Board of Education adopted the 2011-12 Budget on May 5, 2011.
- Dollars and Sense, Understanding the District's Budget. Brochure, 11/10
- Budget Forum PowerPoint, 11/10
Paulee Calvert
Executive Assistant
303-982-6843